Amavasai Calendar 2027
New Moon dates for the year — Krishna Amavasya of each lunar month
Amavasai is the new moon — the dark threshold between cycles. Major ancestor observance for Tarpanam offerings. Mahalaya Amavasya (Bhadrapada Krishna 15) closes the 16-day Pitru Paksha. Diwali Amavasya (Karthika Krishna 15) is the festival of lights night. Somavati Amavasya (when it falls on a Monday) is especially auspicious.
January
- Thu, Jan 7Krishna Moon)
February
- Sat, Feb 6Krishna Moon)
March
- Mon, Mar 8Krishna Moon)
April
- Tue, Apr 6Krishna Moon)
May
- Thu, May 6Krishna Moon)
June
- Fri, Jun 4Krishna Moon)
August
- Mon, Aug 2Krishna Moon)
- Tue, Aug 31Krishna Moon)
September
- Wed, Sep 29Krishna Moon)
October
- Fri, Oct 29Krishna Moon)
November
- Sat, Nov 27Krishna Moon)
December
- Mon, Dec 27Krishna Moon)
Source: Computed from sidereal Sun-Moon angle in 12° increments (Lahiri ayanamsa). Source: Garuda Purana (ancestor rites) · See calendar methodology